Table 2.
Comparison of IGD, BIS, and RPI in gender (M ± SD)
| Gender | t | P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male (n = 257) | Female (n = 367) | |||
| IGD | 44.47 ± 11.55 | 36.98 ± 11.16 | 8.13 | < 0.001 |
| Salience | 6.54 ± 2.44 | 5.00 ± 1.96 | 8.43 | < 0.001 |
| Mood modification | 9.07 ± 2.49 | 8.12 ± 2.81 | 4.47 | < 0.001 |
| Tolerance | 6.81 ± 2.42 | 5.61 ± 2.28 | 6.34 | < 0.001 |
| Withdrawal symptoms | 5.70 ± 2.13 | 4.63 ± 1.92 | 6.55 | < 0.001 |
| Conflict | 10.27 ± 2.98 | 8.86 ± 2.89 | 5.90 | < 0.001 |
| Relapse | 6.07 ± 2.39 | 4.75 ± 2.06 | 7.32 | < 0.001 |
| Motor Impulsiveness | 32.39 ± 15.17 | 34.10 ± 14.47 | -1.42 | 0.155 |
| Non-planning Impulsiveness | 41.02 ± 12.91 | 44.06 ± 11.82 | -3.04 | 0.002 |
| Cognitive Impulsiveness | 38.72 ± 11.62 | 41.49 ± 9.77 | -3.23 | 0.001 |
| BIS | 37.38 ± 10.54 | 39.88 ± 9.25 | -3.14 | 0.002 |
| RPI | 5.72 ± 2.86 | 4.86 ± 2.68 | 3.84 | < 0.001 |
Note. IGD, internet gaming disorder; BIS, Barratt impulsiveness scale; RPI, risk appetite index. Values are tested by means of independent samples t-test.